Drew Dellinger is a spoken word poet, professor, writer, activist and founder of Poets for Global Justice. He has inspired minds and hearts at hundreds of events in many countries, performing poetry and keynoting on justice, ecology, cosmology, activism, democracy and compassion. He has spoken and performed at numerous conferences--including Bioneers, the Green Festival and The Dream Reborn--as well as colleges, poetry venues, protests and places of worship. Dellinger has shared podiums and stages with luminaries such as Alice Walker, Cornel West,& Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,& Danny Glover, Ani Difranco, Billy Bragg, Michael Franti, Eve Ensler, Chuck D, Paul Hawken, Van Jones and many others. http://www.drewdellinger.org

As a parent, it is vitally important that you have a sense of passion and purpose in your life, separate from your children. And it is vitally important that you learn to define your own sense of worth, rather than making your children's behavior responsible for this...

Editor's Note: In this article, Dr. Margaret Paul, helps us remember that one of the most important aspects of parenting is modeling self care and happiness. Parents often find themselves becoming enmeshed with their children stemming from good intentions. Margaret clearly explains why this is ultimately unhelpful and why our own self care is supremely loving for our children!

It was a rainy Saturday afternoon and we had some hours to kill with the kids, so my husband and I walked over to the mall. We were strolling along and passed a stand for donuts before going up the escalator. Scott and I glanced at each other and without word went straight back down the other side of the escalator. Donut time...

Editor's Note: I really enjoyed this story of a mom's compassion and ability to hold space for her son while he had big feelings in a public place. I hope I can be this thoughtful and considerate when my daughter melts down in public!

Dreamers unite! It is time to take back your power. Be a “radical” when it comes to your dreams, and don’t accept the status quo! You may think that you don’t understand your dreams but all that you need is inside you. You know enough. You do not need to defer to some random authority or trend in dream work...

Editor's Note: Take back your dreams! In this passionate article Patti Allen calls on people to trust their relationship to their dreams and their ability to learn from them. After all, there is nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Our Acupuncture Ambassadors are dedicated to sharing their knowledge of this ancient medicine with those in need by treating patients, setting up sustainable clinics and schools to train personnel charged with their care...

Editor’s Note: In January, ATH, showcased Mindful Medicine Worldwide. This month, I’d like to bring the Holistic Health Community’s awareness to Acupuncture Ambassadors. Their mission is to “organize sustainable Acupuncture treatment clinics and training programs worldwide to care for refugees, victims of violence, war, international conflict and the poor.” Thank you Mr. Giovanniello for your passion and commitment to bringing effective and affordable medicine to all. For all your L.Ac.’s out there wondering “how else can I help?” I recommend you read this article for inspiration.

What did you learn before you were eight? That you're a capable person, worthy of adoration and an abundant life, lovable exactly as you are, even with all of your messy imperfections, bodily functions, anger, fear, and neediness?...

Editor's Note from Sherri Carter: Dr. Laura Markham is one of my favorite authors. Here's a wonderful article about creating awareness around your own childhood wounds and how they can affect parenting. When we take time for self-growth and love, we have more love and compassion to give to our children. Beautiful reminder and helpful advise.

Editor's Note from Carolyn White: Energy medicine includes creating a space in your life for healing yourself as well as others. Love and compassion are powerful energies for creating safety, happiness, health, and peace. You need to make friends with yourself as well as others. What simple method can you do to create this space? Energy healer and spiritual teacher Deborah King leads you through the exercise of "Metta," a Buddhist practice of universal love and compassion.

Two great Sufi masters describe the concept of "polishing the heart", which can provide valuable information on working on both personal and spiritual growth. Sufism uses the analogy of the human heart being like a polished mirror that reflects the light of the divine. The more polished one's heart is, the more the divine can be reflected...

Editor's Note from Natalie Jovanic: Do you sometimes see your shadow and blame yourself for having it? Read this beautiful article about human growth and you'll see that your light and darkness go hand in hand. It's about having compassion with yourself in the process.

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